Extractor ducting size - help please
Hi, My builder installed under floor ducting to run from my downdraft hood to the garden, about 7 metres. Now we're at the point of installation I'm very concerned. He has used 100mm Square section...
View ArticleSealing edges... what to use?
Folks, This may be a silly question, but... I've got some exposed edges, some chipboard and some mdf, that I want/need to seal in a new kitchen installation... I was planning to use varnish, because I...
View ArticleGas oven different connector to previous
Hello, Apologies if this is in the wrong thread but I'll try my luck! I found out recently I had a gas leak so I called a guy after the gas was stopped to get this fixed. I came home from work and he's...
View ArticleAffordable three-way kitchen tap
Has anyone seen a three-way kitchen tap (hot, softened water, mains or filter water) at a reasonable price? I can't actually see a three-way at all in Screwfix's catalogue, but I might just be missing...
View ArticlePrice breakdown for quoting kitchens
Hi all, I’m self employed and have been fitting kitchens for a ‘flat pack company’ and want to go out on my own, does anyone have any advice of what and how they quote to fit a full kitchen as I’ve...
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So what would you do with this cooker surround?
Hi all Recently fitted a cooker into my fireplace and need some ideas on how to go about finishing around the hob section. Back wall can be trued up and tiled no issue but the sides are naturally as...
View ArticleIntegrated Fridge Freezer size?
Need to buy an integrated fridge freezer not sure what size was there before, based on the outside top fridge door measurement of 120cm & the bottom freezer being 71.5cm is this a 60/40 or 70/30?
View ArticleBeneficial for decreased fat corrosion and enhance digestion.
Beneficial for decreased fat corrosion and enhance digestion.
View ArticleKitchen Peninsula Design
Hi, Starting to fit my kitchen soon. Part of design is a peninsula which will have just a dishwasher and washing machine underneath, then breakfast bar on other side. Just trying to think of design. My...
View Articlekitchen worktop repair!! can it be done?
Hi, I have accidentally damaged the edge of my worktop while fitting it. The damage is right on the front edge and has caused a dint about the size of a 50p piece, the laminate has slight cracking. I...
View ArticleAdvice on ducting kitchen extractor fan through air brick
Dear Screwfixers, Wonder if any plumbers, electricians or kitchen fitters could advise me on best way to duct kitchen extractor fan through and existing airbrick in my flat. Should be able to view some...
View ArticleCabinet for a slimline dishwasher
I shall soon be replacing our kitchen. We have a integrated slimline dishwasher by Howdens that I'd like to keep. It's width is 450mm and height 820mm. This appears to mean it sits in a cabinet and not...
View ArticleJointing Quartz worktops
Is it acceptable to use silicone sealant to join/seal quartz worktops? I've just read the installation instructions for granite worktops which advocates using a 2 part glue and hardener in chamfered...
View Article900x900 Diagnal Corner Unit - Laminate Worktop
Hey lads, I'm not a fitter, just a soon to be customer, i'm sat here scratching my head wondering how on earth a laminate worktop is properly fitted above this base unit, so that i can order the...
View ArticleTrend Vari jig
Hi, Does anyone use the vari jig for work top outs? I’m fitting a lot of slabtech at the moment, mostly with undermounted sinks and figured this would save time on cutting a jig from ply. Cheers
View ArticleMixer Tap - grub screws losing bite
Hi I recently replaced the cartridges on our Kitchen Mixer tap. My problem is after a few days both handles start to move passed their stop positions as though the grub screws are losing their bite. Is...
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Kitchen Floor Bounce
Hello there lovely people Just a couple of basic questions that I hope I can get a bit of advice on. I have a kitchen floor that has as small amount of bounce, especially near the middle. Nothing...
View ArticleInstall electric hob without worktop?
Hi I am hoping to install an integrated oven & hob in the space where a freestanding cooker was. My question is: Can I fit the hob to the oven base unit without a section of worktop?(I am aware...
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New Integrated Washing Machine, Old Door .. b*gger
So, it was obviously too hard to have an ISO fitting for a door. I mean all kitchen doors/carcasses conform from different manufactures. why don't appliance manufacturers do the same. So have original...
View Articlelow ceiling = problem with chimney hood. fit lower to hob? shorter hood?
hi oven/hob is 600mm wide. if i fit a 600x750 splashback the distance from top of splashback to ceiling is only 510mm. smallest height chimney hood i can find is 646mm total -thats the chimney plus the...
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